Metrology and Calibration

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Metrology and Its Application • Principles and roles of metrology • Physical metrology and establishment of traceability of physical measurements • Calibration of laboratory apparatus and equipment Metrology in Chemistry • Comparability and traceability of chemical measurements • International organization and traceability chain • Inter-comparisons and certified reference materials Metrology and laboratory accreditation • Traceability of test results • Calibration programme and operation of calibration system

目标

This subject aims at providing an in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of metrology, the science of measurement, and its application to establish measurement traceability to the International System of Units; especially metrology in chemistry for establishing the comparability of chemical measurements and their traceability in ensuring reliability of test results.

先修要求

NIL

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Principles and concepts of metrology science and application for calibration of various equipment will be covered in lectures. Tutorials with designed guiding problems will be arranged, and students will learn how to consolidate ideas and improve their problem solving skills. Students are required to work in a small group for project and laboratory study, which can help students to consolidate their acquired knowledge of metrology and calibration principles. -- 1 of 3 --